Homelessness and Dogs—A Special Bond in a Time of Hardship

June 25, 2018 / Tanya Hawkes / Homeless Dogs, Human-Dog Bond, Rescue Dog, Street Dogs

Homeless dog and his human, Paris, France.

Do you ever pass homeless people and their dogs on the street? Have you ever wondered what their life is like – both the person’s AND the dog’s? Have you thought about the unique medical needs of dogs on the street? Ever wondered what you could do to help them? Blogger and trainer Tanya Hawkes gives us a look inside the world of homeless people and their dogs, with a particular focus on the UK, although the same challenges are faced by homeless people and dogs worldwide. Thanks to Dogs on the Streets (DOTS) London for sharing insights and stories of the homeless dogs and people they help.

The Adventures of Sam and Zac Part 2: It’s All About the Nose, ‘Bout the Nose, No Trouble!

June 8, 2018 / Sam Yusuf / Dog Behavior, Dog Rescue, Human-Dog Bond, International Adoptions, Rescue Dog, Street Dogs

Part 2 of a series on Zac—a Tunisian shelter dog adopted by Sam in the UK. Sam shares the story of how Zac’s nose led this frightened boy out into the big wide world one brave baby step at a time. Zac’s journey from being a shut down, frightened, homeless dog who spent his whole life in a shelter in Tunisia, to his journey to the UK to Sam’s home, and how he slowly came out of his shell, is one of shelter and street dogs all over the world. Sam’s love for Zac and humorous exuberant storytelling, make it fun to follow Zac’s adventures!

The Adventures of Sam and Zac Part 1: Sam Adopts a Rescue Dog from North Africa

April 19, 2018 / Sam Yusuf / Dog International, Human-Dog Bond, International Adoptions, Rescue Dog, Street Dogs, Village Dogs

What is it like to spend 4 years in a shelter in Tunisia, Africa, patiently waiting to be adopted? Days, weeks, months – YEARS go by – and no one comes. Zac had seemed to become depressed and reclusive after waiting so long without any hope in sight. Then one day, it happened! Someone WANTED HIM! Read this heartwarming story of Zac’s adoption, his trip to the UK where his new mom, Sam, awaited him, and of their adventures together as Zac slowly learns how to be a family dog in a strange land. This is part 1 of a multi-part series on Sam and Zac’s adventures.

Rescuing a Dog from Abroad: 3 International Adoption Stories

April 1, 2018 / Hillary Kloetzli / Dog International, Dog Rescue, Dogs of Nepal, International Adoptions, Street Dogs, Village Dogs

Three American women adopted street dogs from Sneha’s Care rescue in Nepal. Two of the adopters are veterinarians who took part in a 3-day spay/neuter clinic at Sneha’s Care in November, 2017. These are their stories. Momo – the caravan-traveling little rascal, Sherpa – whose adopter/rescuer saved his leg(!) and Maddie – the first doggone fantastic Nepali street dog who has paved the way for other dogs to be adopted internationally from Sneha’s Care. Who’s next? You can learn more about international adoptions from the author, who runs Nepal Street Animal Rescue.